Surprising new research that shows us how we all have learned at an early age to detect lying or dishonesty. This short article by Robert Biswas-Diener reminds us to pay

Read what current social science research is telling us about the habits of successful people.

   The Four P's of happiness:  Purpose, Perspective, People and Play - Read here as to how you can develop a process to move toward a sense of purpose and

This brief article gives a great review of the research that leads to these findings: 1. Always work hard to improve. 2. When choosing tasks and strategies, consider your natural

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This short article provides fascinating data on a study done by Stanford University and an Executive Coaching Firm-The Miles Group.  Learn not only what CEO's say about their interest in

Dr. Martin Seligman is known as the "father of Positive Psychology." In this short video he outlines a powerful exercise called the "Three blessings" or "what I am grateful for

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Surprising and worth reading to learn before it's too late...

  Simple behaviors that you can do in the work place to increase your effectiveness.

So what do leaders do to manage themselves in the face of uncertainty... to lead with executive maturity? Dr. Chopra uses lessons learned from the financial debacle of 2008 to

The author of this short, well written blog is Susan David, whom several members of the Perla Group had the opportunity to hear speak at the annual Harvard Coaching in

This article from Psychology Today gives a concise overview of the "happiness and well-being" research.  As we learn to live and relate in the business world, some of these studies

  This article written by one of the  major researchers in the science of  Positive Psychology states:  "Contrary to some beliefs positive psychology is not the science of happiness. It

As Jim Rohn, a respected leader once said, that leaders need to know when "to be strong but not rude; be kind but not weak; be bold but not bully;

“What the world needs now is love, sweet love It's the only thing that there's just too little of What the world needs now is love, sweet love, No, not

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Amid economic challenges like those at work today, companies need to transform themselves, adapting to survive and even move ahead.  But given the volume of coverage and advisory-oriented information out

By Tim Hayes As a newbie to Facebook, I’m in the process of learning not only how to navigate these new waters of Walls and Friending and feigning interest in

"The desire to do something because you find it deeply satisfying and personally challenging inspires the highest levels of creativity, whether it's in the arts, sciences, or business" Theresa Amabile 

Speaking in a manner that is concise, energetic and clearly communicates ones requests, information and desires is refreshing and important in our information-cluttered age.  As one teacher said, “So many

David Burns, MD has contributed many books to our understanding of how our thoughts and feelings can be managed to change our moods.  His method for effectively communicating is excellent

"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." Eleanor Roosevelt We all can understand the concept of personal space, e.g., someone moving too close to us and then

“Let the beauty of what you love, be what you do” Jahad-ad-din Rumi (Persian poet 1207-1273) Remember when you were a little

"The hardest arithmetic to master is that which enables us to count our blessings." -Eric Hoffer The holiday card that the Perla Group sent out this year states: During this

"You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist." -Indira Gandhi This is the title of a workshop that I frequently give when asked to speak to a group of people

"Let him that would move the world, first move himself" --Socrates Executive coaches work more or less exclusively with senior people from organizations.  They work with clients to achieve speedy,

“Positive emotions are not trivial luxuries, but instead might be critical necessities for optimal functioning.” — Barbara Fredrickson Positive Psychology is the study of what makes us flourish and what

“There are, at least, TWO ways to relate to anything:  a small minded way and a large minded way. Choose large mind." John G. Sullivan Open up the lens of

These blogs will offer three things: an inspirational quote that seeks to inspire you, the reader; second, a teaching or strategy which will intend to broaden and build a set of